The Sugarloaf Blog

"I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees." –Henry David Thoreau

Nothing goes better together than powder days and rowdy après, which is why we’ve created the ultimate nightlife guide for those spending their evenings slopeside this month.

There’s little else than can compare to the feeling of driving to Sugarloaf to ski or ride first-thing in the morning, and with all that anticipation comes an appetite.

Cord credit goes to our tireless team of Sugarloaf groomers, and today, we’ll be bringing you a behind-the-scenes look at a day on-the-job.

We’ll be starting a weeks’ worth of fun vacation festivities on Saturday, February 19.

Introducing Samuel “Sam” Trafton to the Official Sugarloaf Blog—though you may know him better as the man behind the brand Maine Drone Imaging.

Bullwinkle’s Bistro is the resort’s signature on-mountain restaurant, providing ski in/ski out convenience paired with the authentic character and comfort of an alpine lodge.

Develop your freestyle skills with the challenging and fun features in any of Sugarloaf’s 5 terrain parks.

John Picurro describes his food truck, Gouda Boys, as “mac’n’cheese mayhem with a BBQ addiction.”

NEWs Center Maine's resident weather czar Keith Carson offers insight on tonight/tomorrow's storm, which should deliver 8-14” of snow to our slopes.

News Center Maine's Keith Carson dishes all the details about this weekend's storm.

Mas Amigos Grille, the second restaurant from our friends at Uno Mas in Farmington, is bringing Mexican-style fare to the mountains of Western Maine at their new location in Village West!

Here’s everything you need to know about our mountain resort, and your time on snow, before you go.

Après is a time-honored tradition; that's why our motto is, "When the lifts stop spinning, the party is just beginning." Here's everything you need to know about the après-ski scene at Sugarloaf.

There's a storm brewing for MLK Day, and News Center Maine's Keith Carson has the scoop.

Ski Area Management, or SAM, kicked off their seventh annual “I AM A Snowmaker” contest this season.

This new addition to the Sugarloaf dining scene has set up shop on The Landing, serving fresh and wholesome foods that will warm your body and soul.

Whether it’s a cozy night by the fire in your favorite footie pajamas or your office’s ugly sweater contest, a cheese plate with wine makes for effortless entertaining.

Located at the top of the Base Lodge, the Widowmaker is a highlight of the mountain’s dining scene, featuring a full bar with 20 beers on tap plus an all-new menu of updated après classics.

Most Loafers love snow all the time (well, at least from November through May), but as Christmas approaches, snow enjoys a skyrocketing approval rating…even along the coast.

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a Sugarloaf snowmaker?

Warren Miller Entertainment’s 72nd annual film, “Winter Starts Now,” pays homage to the best snow riding from Montana to Maine, including a segment on Sugarloaf.

Content warning: You're going to be craving Eighty 8 after reading this post.

Next week will be big–one way or another. News Center Maine's Keith Carson has all the deets.

Snow Reporting at Sugarloaf is a one-of-a-kind position at a one-of-a-kind place.

Happy Thanksgiving, Sugarloafers! Celebrate Turkey Day the Sugarloaf way with 45 North, Alice & Lulu’s Mountainside, or Shipyard Brew Haus.

Here’s all the information our friends from the North need to know before coming to the Loaf this season.

Since our last “Road to Winter” report, ski season is closer than ever, and the Sugarloaf staff have been hard at work getting the mountain in shape for winter; from mountain biking to snow making, here’s what’s been happening at the Loaf in the off-season.

Get your gear winter-ready with the new king of automated ski tuning at Downhill Supply Company!

Leaf peepers rejoice: get the best views in the valley without even breaking a sweat.

Sugarloaf is a great place to spend time with those near and dear.

Hundreds of mountain bikers gathered on the slopes of Sugarloaf for a weekend of downhill mountain biking in the Eastern States Cup Box Showdown.

After much debate and deliberation, we’ve selected the top 10 most like-worthy photos to take off the Access Road.

Life is full of little choices—perhaps the most difficult of which can come down to where to turn at the end of the Access Road when you're hungry.

Volunteering is a large component of all American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) events—the Coca-Cola Junior Championship at Sugarloaf included.

Whatever the reason, whatever the season, if you’re seeking some quality time outside in Carrabassett Valley, look no further than the Narrow Gauge Pathway!

Take your mountain adventures to new heights with a zipline tour through the Outpost Adventure Center.

New to the summer scene: Onewheels, providing a self-balancing, self-propelled, action-packed and adrenaline-inducing experience.

The Bull Moose Café is one of Sugarloaf’s best-kept secret lunch locations.

While it’s still summer here in the mountains, thoughts of winter are never far from mind.

What’s summer without a little live outdoor music and a frosty Maine microbrew?

There's no better place in the Valley to enjoy a beverage this summer than the scenic Strokes patio.

Join Gabrielle Martin on this Outpost-operated adventure excursion, led by one of the mountain's local moose experts.

Summer adventures await with a water sports rental from the Outdoor Center!

This challenging trek promises the reward of spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.

No, not that Indiana Jones – Sugarloaf Golf Club’s Assistant Golf Pro Indiana Jones gives Gabrielle Martin a half-hour private lesson, beginning with the basics.

Designed with beginner and well-seasoned disc golfers alike in mind, this course is a prime-time disc golf destination offering affordable outdoor fun.

The Bag & Kettle's Bag Burger has amassed a cult-like following, even winning awards for its excellence–like being crowned New England Ski Resort’s best burger; I had to see for myself what all the fuss was about.

Join Gabrielle Martin and her dog Amos on a scenic summer hike at the third highest peak in Maine; to follow in their footsteps, take this Outpost-recommended route, which climbs over 2,500 vertical feet.

Nothing shakes a case of the Sunday Scaries quite like brunch; that’s why, this weekend, you should start your day the Sugarloaf way by brunching at 45 North!

Mountain biking has become a staple of Sugarloaf’s summer scene; join Gabrielle Martin for a morning of mountain biking at the Outdoor Center, with a little help from Allspeed Carrabassett.

Warm weather is a sure sign that summer is, at long last, upon us. Beat the heat with a scenic hike and refreshing dip in West Mountain Falls.

Here's how to make the most of your post-ski parking lot tailgate sesh.

Go behind the bar at one of the Loaf’s most iconic après hot spots.

Craving creature comforts? Look no further than 45 North.